by Mark Pedrin | Aug 19, 2023 | Commentary
The Golden Age of Streaming is Over? – This week, “Cancel Disney Plus” is trending on X, the service formerly known as Twitter, after comments by Disney CEO Bob Iger caused an online uproar. In an interview last week, Iger laid out a plan to increase...
by Mark Pedrin | Jul 14, 2023 | Commentary
Should We Fear AI? – There is delicious irony in witnessing some smug protagonist’s ignorance of a lurking, catastrophic danger. Greek playwrights capitalized on this centuries ago through the concept of hamartia: that inevitable march towards the sudden...
by Mark Pedrin | Jun 7, 2023 | Coaching
Their, There, or They’re: Grammar Guide – The story is told about a local fast-food restaurant that wanted to share an exciting addition to the menu. On the large reader board in front of the restaurant, an enterprising employee posted in big letters:...
by Mark Pedrin | May 22, 2023 | Coaching
Apostrophe Usage: Grammar Guide – Correct usage of the apostrophe shows your reader that you care about the details. This small punctuation mark has an outsized impact on the readability and professional appearance of any content. Here are the basic...
by Mark Pedrin | May 10, 2023 | Commentary
The Power of Positive Editing – In my work as an English teacher, I’ve had the privilege to interact with all kinds of people, all with their own unique backgrounds, styles, interests and goals. Yet for all the rich diversity that each of us brings to...
